Voluntary Closure Every June and Seasonal Falcon Closures MORE INFO >>>

Seasonal Raptor Closure revision June 18, 2015: In order to protect Peregrine falcon nesting activity, the following SOUTHEAST FACE climbing routes and the SOUTHEAST EDGES of the Tower’s Summit, including the EAST SIDE OF THE MEADOWS and the STANDARD MEADOWS FINISH are CLOSED. The closure on the NE Face has been lifted.

Devils Tower National Monument temporarily closes climbing routes on the west face and the northwest shoulder of Devils Tower to protect nesting falcons every year. Such temporary closures are an annual occurrence at Devils Tower established under the 1995 Climbing Management Plan, with authority from the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Climbers are asked to report any defensive falcon behavior to a park ranger or call 307-467-5283. Please check at the climbing office for updated closure info and a list of all climbing routes which may be closed.

Voluntary Closure Every June: Climbers are asked to respect the voluntary closure for the month of June to respect Devil's Tower's importance as a cultural resource.

To learn more about Devils Tower National Monument, contact 307-467-5283, visit us online at www.nps.gov/deto

This information is a public crowdsourcing effort between the Access Fund,
and Mountain Project.You should confirm closures, restrictions, and/or related dates.

Description

An excellent anomaly that Pat aptly characterized as, "the average man's Animal Cracker Land". Unlike the typical Tower corner, this one follows an elegant wavy fracture crack up a vague prow. It's easily identified by the large lower pod, reminiscent of a Yosemite feature. The crack opens and closes throughout, providing big moves between sinker locks. Start on the lower crack of Dump Watt, cut right into the big pod, exit this and stem a bit up the corner to the right (Marriage Was my Worst Mistake), before being forced to commit to the fracture crack entirely for some cruxy pulls, and exit left on faceholds into the final 20' of Dump Watt to beefy, brand-new anchors. Thought-provoking, sustained, and surprisingly steep--this is a very unique pitch for the Tower with a distinct character!

Location

The wavy fracture crack between Dump Watt and Marriage Was My Worst Mistake. Two cracks right of the direct start to Belle Fourche.

Protection

Double set of stoppers and cams through #3 camalot. One C4 #4 camalot. A few long runners for the lower section.